This is the controversial text (in English) on the liturgy that was given to the cardinals at the first consistory of Leo XIV

Jan 13, 2026 19:20

ZENIT Staff

the first extraordinary consistory convened by the Pope Leo XIV Photo: Vatican Media

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This is the controversial text (in English) on the liturgy that was given to the cardinals at the first consistory of Leo XIV

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